Sunday Morning at Island Ford - Visitor Center Lot | |||||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||||
| Event Type: |  | Hike | | ||||||
| Event Location: | |
Sandy Springs, GA
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sun, Sep 29 2024 10:00 am >> Sun, Sep 29 2024 12:15 pm | | ||||||
| Registration Opens: | | Fri, Sep 27 2024 3:00 pm | | ||||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Sun, Sep 29 2024 10:00 am | | ||||||
| Event Duration: | | 2 Hours 15 Minutes | | ||||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | | ||||||
| Distance: | | 5 Miles | | ||||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Joyce T. Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | None | |||||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 | |||||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | |||||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | Yes | |||||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||||
This will be a steady, moderately paced hike. There is some rough terrain in the park and some hills, so it's not a good hike for beginners who aren't sure of their footing. We'll start at the VISITOR CENTER lot, walk along the river, go around the lollipop trail, and return via the inner trails. We'll meet at the VISITOR CENTER lot, which is almost a mile past the entrance gates. Keep driving past the Hewlett Pond parking lot, staying on the main road until you can't go any further. The Visitor Center has bathrooms, so you should arrive early if you want to take advantage of them. We'll start the hike promptly at 10 am, so arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet everyone before we start and get a group photo. There's a parking fee of $5.00 in this park. It's best to pay online before the event if you don't have an annual pass. You can do this at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm. (Annual and daily passes can be purchased in the Visitor Center.) | |||||||||
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| How to Get There: | |||||||||
| Event Directions: | |
From northbound US 19 and GA 400 - Take exit #6 (Northridge Road). From southbound US 19 and GA 400 Park in the Visitor's Center lot- - about 1 mile down the road from the entrance gate. https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/maps.htm
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| Notes: | |||||||||
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Trail Map - https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/maps.htm
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||||
